The Ultimate French Pantry Gift Chest
The Ultimate French Pantry Gift Chest from iGourmet.com ($139)
The Chief Blonde Remarks: Wow! Today is my lucky day (and it may be yours too!) I was sent the The Ultimate French Pantry Gift Chest ($139) from iGourmet.com, North America’s leading online gourmet food website, and “Made in France, Made with Love”, an exclusive partner of the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Walt and I had a blast opening this wonderful 6 pound basket and were stunned by the provisions provided. We loved the way all the goodies was packaged in a wooden basket, finished with an elegant dark brown ribbon.
The “Made in France, Made with Love” gift basket showcases the authentic artisan flavors of France, and includes products from six outstanding French producers:
- France de Gourmay® France de Gourmay has been passing on traditional recipes for generations with a passion for taste and love of authenticity. France de Gourmay offers unique spreads, perfect on toast, fruits, and crackers.
- Les Comtes de Provence®
Les Comtes de Provence reveal the story of the Haute-Provence region through the culinary creations of jam. The preserves, made with fresh products and pure cane sugar, are slow-cooked in a cauldron, in accordance with tradition. - Maison Bruyère®
This modern small scale family biscuit factory located in the Midi Pyrenees region, offers a selection of all-natural biscuits confectioned for over three generations. Maison Bruyère carries on a unique savoir-faire in the production of baked goods. - Quai Sud®
Quai Sud finds its source of inspiration in current food trends and culinary traditions from all over the world. A simple preparation and you have yourself a ready-to drink cocktail that you can enjoy at any occasion. - Nectars de Bourgogne®
Nectars de Bourgogne, an innovative artisan fruit juice and gourmet food producer, makes a wonderful range of natural nectars. Based in the French wine region of Burgundy, Emmanuelle Baillard transposed her oenologist knowledge of wine to the fruit universe. - Ready to Bake®
Remarkably easy to prepare, these packets quickly create luxurious and thick French-style cakes. No additional ingredients are needed, just pour the mix, bake it, and let it cool. 10 minutes is all you need to become a French pastry chef.
Walt and I dived right into the France de Gourmay Caviar Aubergine (Olive and Eggplant dip). It was smooth and tasty. Both of us gave it a hearty thumbs up!
This morning I tried out several more goodies from the basket.
The Maison Bruyère Crispy Vanilla Flavored Wafers were divine, like “Hide in the cupboard so no one else can have them” divine (and I did.) The Les Comtes de Provence cherry plum compote was a totally new and unique experience…I love experiencing new tastes. I spread the compote on my seeded toast and I was in heaven. Shockingly, my favorite selection was the Tenderness Tea from Quai Sud, which gentle flavorings of vanilla and gingerbread.
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I would like to get their Kentucky Woods Bourbon Barrel Cake as a gift because it looks so tasty and I love bourbon!
I would like the Entertaining for Twenty…that way I have an instant party!!
I would like the port wine and gourmet chocolate gift basket because…wine…and chocolate. haha I would like to try out some new wine pairing, and see how the chocolate compliments the wine selection.
Basket of meat and cheese favorites. Because that’s what I like
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I would get the Italian Luxuries gift basket for my hubby because that baby is chalk full of yummy things he would love to nibble on!
My family and I love cheese so the Basket of Cheese Favorites would be perfect.
Gracious thanks for the introduction. Just scrumptious looking items. Many hard to find and unique gift idea are just some of the reasons I like and would love to win.
Just a few items are the cheese and boards. I collect them.
The awesome tin and baskets for the food items..gorgeous
And, hello the balsamic vinegar..aged too.
I have my fingers crossed..perfect gift to keep as a cook or give for Valentine’s or any time.
Thanks.
I would have enter more, but couldn’t figure out how to copy links from my iPad.
I’d love to give hubby the Artisan American Bacon Gift Basket. I think he would love the different styles/flavors of bacon in it!
I would love to give my mom the Brownie Caramel Delight Cheesecake because she LOVES cheesecake and I know she would really enjoy it 🙂
If I could afford it I would happily get my boyfriend the Chocolate Lover’s Premier Gift Basket! He is a huge lover of chocolate and I am a huge lover of him so it just makes sense to me! (Plus I could totally get some for my sweet teeth too! win win!)
I’d like to try the sweety drop miniture peppers because they look good!
The American Caviar Gift Set looks good. It would be fun to have a few friends over and “taste test”
The American Artisan Premier Gift Basket sounds divine! I like all the different cheeses and treats! I would love to share this with my honey bun, as we are about to have our 10 year anniversary and this would make it more fun and spectacular!
I LOVE sea salt caramels and chocolate orange so it would be hard to choose. If I were giving, my dad would love the least and cheese basket.
I would send the Coffee Break Basket to my Mom because she’s a big coffee lover.
the basket of cheese favorites because my family are cheese lovers
I’d love to get the Amedei Sensazioni Gift Box because that is a TON of chocolate.
I would like to try the American Artisan Premier Gift Basket. The different cheeses and the salsa sound delicious. Keeping my fingers crossed that I win.
I would love to try the Bacon Lover’s Feast, because I love bacon!